If I saw you on the street
beating up an old woman
I’d call the police,
if I saw you robbin’
some old man, I’d have,
no sympathy then.
So, I want to know,
“How is this different?”
When anytime you say
anything to me,
it’s all about Your pain
and Your grief.
You must get
a real kick
out of blamin’ me.
If I saw you breakin’ glass,
I’d call the law real fast.
Broken hearts don’t get
the same respect,
nobody really gives a heck.
When you beat
somebody down,
with your words,
the sound…
should be
a capital offense.
Tellin’ you,
it makes no sense.
How is this different?
Why don’t you have to pay?
Justice says,
there’ll be a judgment day.
‘Cause you committed a crime,
when you broke my heart,
killed my spirit,
messed with my mind.
“How is this different?”
Ain’t no reason, no rhyme.
You should be doin’ serious time.
Want to tell me now,
just exactly how
this is any different.
Author notes
The perversity of love and crime.
A contest entry
- Make me think by Mr. Jones.
1300 points, ended October 15, 15 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Great
Great lyrics and melody must be as good, you made some good points in this tune
hurt is hurt no matter what the cause.
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I've never thought this way before, but it makes sense. You put your thoughts here succintly, clearly, vividly, and in such a way that is unforgetable to anyone who reads and pays attention.
Best of luck in the contest!
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wow this poem has real meaning. i loved the whole metahpor of the poem
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true and true and this is based all on truth. i agree with every thing you say. excellent piece. thats all i got to write. i love it
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Very well expressed. Good luck in the contest, poet!
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Well penned
People like that are already doing their time, just not anything visible. The inner torment of the oppressor suffocates the soul. -
Indeed you are true dear friend..there shall be a judgement day..and I agree with you ...this is a strong and thoughtful poetry you did here..well done..and many thanks for sharing it...
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